# WHAM WX

> WHAM is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wham.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wham.android.weather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wham.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 29,927
- **Rating:** 4.83 / 5 (417 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.512
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2013-07-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wham.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://13wham.com/station/](http://13wham.com/station/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.13wham.com/station/features/privacy-policy/](http://www.13wham.com/station/features/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WHAM WX is a comprehensive weather app for Android devices, delivering precise and timely weather information. Users can access exclusive station content tailored for mobile use, enjoy 250-meter resolution radar imagery—the highest available—along with future radar views to track severe weather movements. The app also features high-resolution satellite cloud images and multiple hourly updates of current conditions.

Stay informed with daily and hourly forecasts refreshed regularly from accurate computer models. Easily add and save favorite locations or rely on integrated GPS for real-time location awareness. WHAM WX includes severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and optional push notifications to ensure you remain safe during hazardous conditions.

## Rankings

- #371,421 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wham.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate WHAM WX for its accurate, up-to-date weather information, easy-to-use layout, and helpful features like location tracking and alerts. However, many are frustrated by persistent, loud notifications and repeated weather alerts that cannot be easily dismissed. The app sometimes fails to update location, crashes, loads slowly, and has video playback issues. Overall, while valued as a reliable weather source, significant improvements in notification management, location services, and app performance are needed.

### Pros

- Accurate and up-to-date weather information.
- Easy to navigate layout and weather maps.
- Includes weather alerts and advisories.
- Provides features like location-based weather tracking ('follow me') and a scanner for worldwide weather.
- Generally stable and informative compared to other weather apps.

### Cons

- Frequent and intrusive notifications, especially repeated weather alerts and loud voice announcements even when the app is in the background.
- Location services ('follow me') often fail to update or work properly.
- App crashes or loads slowly at times, with issues playing videos.
- Repeated ads or delays when switching in and out of the app.
- Lack of certain weather metrics like dew point and UV Index.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wham.android.weather)